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Republic of Macedonia Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

Country/Territory
North Macedonia
Document type
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Policy/planning Climate change Air quality/air pollution Emissions Pollution control International agreement-implementation Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Natural gas
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, Landlocked Developing Countries, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on the day of its submission.
Abstract

The Republic of Macedonia, in agreement with the Decision No. 42-17/91 of the 91st Session of the Government held on 28 July 2015, intends to give the following contribution to the global efforts for green house gas emissions reduction (Macedonian INDC): to reduce the CO2 emissions from fossil fuels combustion for 30%, that is, for 36% at a higher level of ambition, by 2030 compared to the business as usual (also called the BAU) scenario. The CO2 emissions from fossil fuels combustion cover almost 80% of the total green house gas emissions in the country with a dominant share of the following sectors: energy supply, buildings and transport.

Full text
English
Website
www4.unfccc.int